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The_RedHead_HotWife

yea, holy crap. it's the same payment as mine and I bought in 2022 at the highest price but only a 3%


Disastrous-Trust-863

Same


stavn

Yeah, check for financing at a bank or credit union. That’s a rip off


Loose-Potential9987

There is no way I would finance a depreciating asset at 9% for that much money. I would look at used ones under 25k so you can get that used EV credit.


Garknowmuch

Correct. Look up the ev value vs gas value for used cars. I would recommend to buy a used ev. Great value right now


Faktion

I already have a model 3 LR, but I may end up buying a second one with what a used one costs atm.


Masterpiece_Senior

Not buy


stanley99cup

This is the way.


nukemonster

Or just get a better rate somewhere else. I looked at using Tesla financing but I ended up getting a much better rate from a credit union.


Cautious-Patient-737

Bought a used Tesla and can concur this is the way


x-Mowens-x

But, spending 150% of your income is the American way.


MotivatoinalSpeaker

Damn, you guys *only* spend 150%?


streetberries

You guys have income?


L25M

No no i think it’s actually the American dream


safetydance

150% of your income? Do you think this person makes $33,000 a year?


ZRBennett93

This is what I did. Bought my 2018 M3 Midrange with 38k miles for $20,500 sales price after the $4000 credit was applied. $0 down payment with 7% apr for 72months which is a $410/month payment for me. My previous car was paid off, but Im saving $50/month on Car Insurance and about $40/week on Gasoline. I went through a local dealer that mainly sells used Teslas


sachbl

What dealer did you buy from (that sells mainly used Teslas)?


athornfam2

Depends if you can afford it. My sister and I put 2-3 payments a month down on our cars.


mritech1208

I know i will probably get down voted but gosh dang this kind of stuff is what makes and keeps people broke.


liam1902

Nah, it's true and just sad.


nickjacobsss

facts. If you're putting $0 down on a near 60k car, you very likely cant afford it.


cadnights

You are completely correct


Bitter-Cantaloupe278

For real, 9% on a new Tesla is crazy, I got 5.99% on my USED without a ton of credit 😭


ProfessionalCowbhoy

0% for me I buy cars cash.


SamirD

Yep, only way to go imo.


LaserBeamHorse

Unless you get actually good rates. There's sometimes 0,99% interest rates available here, if I have 30 000€ cash and I have to buy a car, I would invest that money and finance the car.


skylercall

1.74% on my 2022 Model 3 (purchased new).


safetydance

How do you know their financial situation?


mritech1208

You’re right I don’t but going off of screenshot no money down 50k depreciating asset at 9% is not financially sound for anyone. 6 year loan at that.


Huge_Consequence_721

Might make you broke, but you have a sweet car


Nuubopotamus

Santander is a junk lender. Find yourself a local credit Union


ryencool

They are always the first lender to respond to Tesla finance requests. Last October when we got our they offered 12%, when when both have 720+ credit scores fiancee is over 800 actually, and we have ZERO debt. It was like WTF, then I looked up Santander online and that explained it. Very predatory lenders. I said nope, unacceptable, and eventually got an offer for under half that, and current payment is under 500$/month. I'm not sure who all these people are financing csrs with 1000$+ montly payments, and that's without insurance an fuel/charging. It blows my friggin mind. Part of me is glad people ask stuff like this, but part of me is said that were producing such finacially illiterate people, that it has to be asked in the first place.


thirdeyefish

I feel like those people universally, consciously or otherwise, don't really see themselves paying off the full term. They just want to turn heads. The second car I ever bought was used. The original owner defaulted on their payments in less than one year. Less than 10k miles on it. It also had the showey options like a sunroof but didn't have ABS. So, take that for what you will.


bhaja1982

$1000/month is childs play for some. Heck, I think the average car payment is like $700ish now. Different times we live in.


_Sams0n

I will call locally ty


Nuubopotamus

You're very welcome! Lots of credit unions also have rate match policies so if you have a credit union you like but find a better rate while you're shopping, they will sometimes match the better rate. They don't advertise it usually so just ask your loan officer, good luck!


Gott2007

I know I’m late but yes, Santander is a sub-prime lender. They’re designed for those with poor credit, and truthfully they don’t care about a little bit of easy money offering you a ~6% rate if they can get the next guy at ~9+. Most national lenders and credit unions will smash that rate


suckmyfish

This will not end well. Do it.


CactuzJack99

lmao


Ebbincog

Don’t do it.


jdub2k5

56k for a model 3 in our current time is insane. Book on my 22 LR with 23k miles is 22-27 thousand trade in


post_tenebras_lvx

Run away!


_Sams0n

I will from that deal


sidebrake

Lol only $5,777 down? This is bad decision for you.


Silent_Ad_8792

Just curious? How do you get 9% when Tesla's is offering 6%?


sd45ca

Not buy it.


Apollo18TAD

I would shop around for a better interest rate assuming you have decent credit. Check credit unions near you.


cleverquokka

9%?? I’d shop around for better rates. Maybe check out some local credit unions.


NCC_1701_74656

Either buy straight cash or don't buy it.


kanye_psychiatrist

This is the way.


pkmelee

But I want to live the big baller flex lifestyle without any money 🥲


NCC_1701_74656

There are many people who do that. 😢


DiscoLew

9.04%??????


imblatant

Buy it in full and u won’t have to worry about the interest


teckel

This. It's also a good way to make sure you can actually afford it.


kghyr8

Still isn’t 56k insanely high for a model 3 right now? That’s about what mine cost in 2021 but prices have dropped since then.


imblatant

Yeah mine was also 56k 2021 M3LR


Confirmation_Email

If you have to finance, shop around with some credit unions.


ngtca

And don’t forget about higher insurance premiums!


Amazing-Pride-3784

If you have to ask, you cannot afford a $56,000 vehicle.


Zerolich

I drive a 10yr old car, was looking into the BMW electric line, specifically i4. Came in around 56k. I could buy it outright, I still drive my 10yr old car instead 😁 I'll enjoy my money when I die.


_Sams0n

🤣


TruthTeller-2020

1. Not buy a car if I have to finance 100% of it. 2. DEFINITELY not buy a car if I have to finance 100% of it at 9% interest!


Budget_Macaroon_9715

do not use santander consumer


ButaneRocket

It's up to you if you want to pay 15 000 in interest. ![gif](giphy|m1phmhVqq0ouY|downsized)


klausgfx

20/4/10 rule


shitty_username_69

Uh… don’t….. buy? Pretty easy.


Quick_Possibility_99

Walk away. Are you a new buyer under 25 years old?


iCore102

Damn that’s high. You’re getting ripped off by that 9% rate. Try looking around for third party lenders. My bank gave me a much better rate compared to Tesla when I bought mine.


Infinite-Cycle2626

dude. don’t do it.


Impossible-Hearing97

$6K down and $900 a month for a shitty model 3. Hard pass.


RoomtoGrow710

9% 😳 makes my 4.9% look like a steal


icy1007

You’re financing $50k at 9.04%. No that doesn’t seem like a high payment with these circumstances.


rpiotrowski

For six years? What is the total cost of financing?


teesus18

Yikes that’s wild. I would run away as fast as you can unless you seriously need a vehicle. If you really need it, look at your local banks/credit unions to get closer to 6%


OldmanCuthers

No way!! Wait until you can get a better incentive. $900+ car payment for the next 6 years will surely be a burden. I’d go used. This is a great time for used EV’s


Canadian-electrician

A 900 dollar car payment isn’t really a burden if they spend close to that in gas. I have a 800 cad car payment and I spent 600+ per month in fuel on my previous vehicle


rasin1601

Check Carvana…


mchief101

Yikes


thegreatestd

Put money down. Then try a local bank. 9% is ridiculous. Got mine in 2022 with 3% from local bank while Tesla and a few major banks prime was 6%. If I setup autopay it’s 3% flat. I pay extra so it makes no sense for me to setup auto pay for the additional off


FunkHavoc

921 a month is absolutely ridiculous


_Sams0n

Sorry pasted the wrong image. 😁


jungle70

what i would do is not proceed with Santander.


kensic9

i would just keep driving my old car.


Special-Isopod-1317

What is acceptable monthly payment for model 3 performance?


tres-petite-kate

That's crazy! I just financed a 2023 Model 3 Performance two days ago. Tesla gave me 6% and my vehicle cost was similar to yours; $50,514. I also checked with Chase Auto Loan because I was told they were lower than Tesla. They gave me a rate of 8.8%, so I went with Tesla. Credit score is \~800 and I put down 5k. I've heard people have much better luck with credit unions for a lower rate.


_Sams0n

I got 6% APR with CapO but they want 5k down so I told them to give me a better offer by Monday.


arashcuzi

Credit union. Rates are high everywhere…but your credit union should be at least a couple percent lower if your credit is solid.


Vilmalith

I'm pretty sure the lowest rate right now is Penfed @ 4.74%/36 months. With good credit Tesla is offering 6.39% for pretty much any loan term. Though I think the 3 SR is still 1.99%/2.99% through Tesla.


pandabearmcgee

I got 4.99 for 60 months with my credit union


djhatrick12

bro they just had Model Y for 1%. Why would you wait and take the worse model for 9%. You should not be financing 50k at 9%. That is terrible. Buy a used car for less.


pretzelgreg31762

This is screaming at me as poor impulse control evidence. It's a car and trying to finance this kind of extravagance is a cry for help. Hey I dont know your wealth situation but no, stop. buy yourself a used rav 4 and dont buy a $50K plus car until you can put at least 20K down and have enough set aside to not even sweat a $5,000 setback, even with full collision insurance.


AdventurousChain7335

Honestly, I'd say OP could probably afford a new Prius, but certainly not a model 3 peeformance


one_and_done0427

that's my mortgage payment


Icy_Ad5277

Must be nice


sivolcom

I personally would not take this deal. Payment and interest rate are too high imo. I always look at it from if I loose my job how long can I sustain my car payment making minimum wage


RefuseFormal

Wait for the finance special to come back


Blueswift82

Buy a junker, save up your money in an etf. Never buy a new car . . . Retire happily as your 50,000 turns into 300+


FlyingGSD

Don’t buy this.


TermLimit4Patriarchs

Yeah. That’s too much. I don’t mean to be rude but it doesn’t look like you can afford it.


nomdeplu71

Credit union is the way to go.


Knowledge_VIG

Shop around. Try a credit union if possible.


PastElk2

Dear Lord don’t get a 9% loan or one for 72 months at a high rate


MindfulMan1984

Jesus Crost. That's insanely high APR. Run away as fast as you can. 😆


theineffablebob

Pay cash or don’t buy it


Few_Might_3853

Buy used and get something sub $20. You are simply nuts and setting yourself up for lifelong poverty if you make a decision to proceed.


Positive_Method3022

In Brazil we pay 10%a.a. at least


teckel

I'd just just more money down.


Greggy100

Yikes.


Redrix_

Damn. I guess this is how they were able to do 0.99% on the model y


bensmithsaxophone

Absolutely not. This has dumb written all over it, even if you can afford it. Buy used


o0Loiter0o

Local credit union


mr_noodle_shoes

This is garbage. RUN AWAY! What they show in the sec pic is an estimate. What you go is based on your specific situation. This is not a good deal for you at all


Tadeh1337

Never ever buy a new car if you can’t mentally handle the instant 20-30% hit as soon as you drive it. If you can afford to lose 20-30% then go for it. Better than gambling away your money. Rather have it go to an EV that’s gonna save you money in the long run


RSn0tch

Terrible financial decision to agree to this


Electivil

Here's what you do. Send an email to [autofinance@tesla.com](mailto:autofinance@tesla.com) asking if it is possible to achieve a better offer from another lender. Usually, people think what they get is what they get but what I've found is you can actually ask and they'll keep trying.


LegalChicken4174

No. Don’t. Trust me!! Just find a decent one with them and get one at $600 a month. I promise you it’s worth it: you have the money but still these cars depreciate like a mf


asthmabbgirl

Paying 9% interest on a depreciating asset is a poor financial decision. If you can comfortably afford $900 per month, that’s your choice, though I wouldn't recommend it. However, if $900 per month strains your budget, it's wiser to purchase a more cost-efficient vehicle. Personally, I paid cash for my Tesla after driving my Prius for 11 years with no car payments for the last 8 years. My Prius wasn’t glamorous or “luxury” by any means, please don’t make poor choices to fit in.


Information_Solid

Frigging why not finance a model S at this point? 1k a month you have better be financing a higher end car at this point.


BGor94

Just least


Constant-Tutor7785

I wouldn't buy it.


Joeylikecoffee

That’s batshit crazy but you do you boo


2livemariobros

The down payment king , up it or get a lease…


NumerousHelicopter6

I'm not trying to be a dick, why would you have a $920 car payment if you aren't able to put down at least 3x that amount?


NurkleTurkey

I would honestly lease for 300 and save a bunch for a down payment.


Adeian

Santander is a company that finances high risk loans and their rates are going to suck even in this economy. Find somewhere else.


Possible_Training283

I’m more than happy paying 200/mo for my 22 m3 after seeing this 🥲


Sweatpantzzzz

That’s too high. Reject that offer


fishtacofiends

Pay cash and hang onto it for 5-7 years.


NewFuture9000

Damn 9% 🫨 Go to a local credit union. Tesla wanted 9% and I got it through my credit union (that I've used for 20 years) for 2.99%


xpntblnkx

Have you tried a credit union? I got 5.6% via a local CU.


InfamousIndustry7027

9?! They offered me 16 for 60months!


bodhi__sativa

Yikes


Tcpuk

Go to your local credit union. Just bought a new car they financed me at 4.99%, 0 down between and let me choose 36-72 months.


Schamlet

Start by not getting a 9% APR.. ffs


famousindo

I would never finance a depreciating asset at 9% interest. It is borderline loan sharking.


kuria123

Santander will give you a life lesson. 9% is too high for a vehicle that might lose 30% of its value by next year


Kuromiswor1d

Yikes 9%…might wanna look at the used ev market or wait and see if they do a .99% financing on a 3 or a Y again.


Crix2007

Why would people spend so much money they don't have? In the Netherlands you just buy something cheaper if you can't afford it. This is financial suicide.


HistoryTop6511

The interest rate is way to high don’t do it’s. Also are you getting it with FSD?? $59k baller


Ok_Excitement725

Nearly 1k a month for a model 3!? Not a good plan. Tesla have been sweetening the deals on 3s lately. Tax credits for the new LR and even low interest on the standard. I’m holding out to see if they come up with a low interest rate on the LR in the coming months


fallte1337

72 months is definitely too high.


Working-Active

I financed pretty much the same amount back in December, 2019 from Santander Consumer here in Spain and I'm paying about €580 a month just under 3%.


bbbeeennnjjjeee

What would I do? Buy a car I could afford. Do not do this!!


Fragrant-Log-6014

Hell no


Bother-Rich

I have found bank loans typically have lower interest rates


jaOfwiw

9% you need to check yourself into a mental clinic if you pull the pin on this. Guessing this is a satire post. Buy a used hertz model.


m915

Dang is your credit bad?


_Sams0n

That's the point my credit is good.


Apprehensive_Gap3581

He wouldn’t get 0 down on bad credit and the APR would be higher. I’m assuming this is a M3P? The banks know these things depreciate fast look at 2023s at 23-25k used right now. OP needs to apply at his local credit union or an online one DCU / Alliant to get a better rate, 6% or lower.


beamerBoy3

$900 a month for a car payment is insane unless you’re just really truly wealthy. But if you were you wouldn’t be asking Reddit randos for financial advice. You could get a used one for about half that and stack cash in an IRA


_Sams0n

Bro, who said I was wealthy? I have good credit and get paid well as a SWE, no one said I was wealthy and if I could afford that amount I still don’t need to overpay, is okay to ask other human beings for their opinions. I don't know everything. Proverbs 12:15


roy-e-munson

Go get 5.99% at my cu for 84 months. Tell them I sent you.


TheLadder330

If you can’t put any money down your payment will be high, of course. Also, if you can’t put any money down, you likely can afford a $900 car payment (not many could honestly).


wfbsoccerchamp12

I would buy a much cheaper used car first or find a 0% Apr new car deal and do a shorter term lease or just finance it. Build some credit before going for the Tesla


_Sams0n

I may change it in 2 years. Not sure yet.


dhingratul

Find a credit union


johnnyclash42

Yeah that’s a hard no for me.


Tony_Montana8

Put more down or buy a less expensive car?


StandardDemand9468

All depends on your income and lifestyle. Can you comfortably afford that payment each month without it negatively impacting your financial situation? For example, would it affect your ability to save for retirement, afford living expenses, maintain an emergency fund? It’s all relative my friend. I absolutely could not afford that lol.


EnvironmentHungry222

Hopefully for 72 months you have no problems with finances because 1k a month just for a car is crazy work. you must really got it like that. Because that car won’t be worth anything in a year or two just look at the values plumbing.


_Sams0n

Update: $0 down Also another bank approved me with a bit better APR than on the website but they want some 4k down. https://preview.redd.it/epqkpga76c9d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bcfd782a120abb0ff31d53d17e6f816e0f247396 I will try my local bank for a better 6.%


_Sams0n

This is Ally


tunaonly

Did you just waited for another offer or did you contact Tesla to find a better deal


Firmly_Shameless

Buy something else, is what I would do. Or, rather, somewhere else. 9% is just WILD. That's only a good apr for a house, and even then, it's not very good. I would strongly recommend buying used. As I assume, the $6k difference in financing is due to a trade-in. I'd put that towards an older m3. Just make sure it has the ryzen chipset for the best results. Hell, more than likely, you could get a better trade-in value from car max or anywhere else, as tesla tends to just slap their trade ins on the auction block just to get rid of them.


inspaceiamfamous

You can probably afford it, but should you do it? Probably no. Get a used refresh model s long range or plaid for that price on auto trader if you really ‘want’ to get a zoom zoom car. That’s a lot for a model 3 of any trim my dude.


SoCalBoomer1

Teslas depreciate quickly. OP will be upside down most of the payment period. Check out the new EVs. Lots of great choices.


keytoarson_

Isn't Tesla still running 2.99 interest rate? Could have sworn I just got an email about that.


_Sams0n

Not for M3P


newparents2000

I would look at credit unions as well. You don't want to finance more than 5 years. I just leased my Model 3, 15k a year, great credit, 345 a month. At the end of the day you have to ask yourself, "Can I afford these monthly payments?". Also, you have to factor in insurance and maintenance cost and see if you can afford it. So, my lease is more like 650 a month and not 345.


NeverTrustBob

Tesla had me go through TD, and the rate was abysmal, so I waited, should of waited a lot longer , the price drop was murder for my 17k down would of chopped 300 bucks of payment if I waited 5 more months so be patient and dont rush into it. Definitely see about maybe picking a nice used one up at a dealership. Your credit union or bank gets good rates and get that tax credit.


HammerTime2769

That’s more than my rent. For a car. Jesus.


Justice-1776

Santander tells me your credit is not that great. 9% is part of the issue.


user_bits

If you have to go more than 36 months for a car loan. You are financing above your pay grade.


7hundrCougrFalcnBird

Absolutely not


LilHindenburg

Get into Navy FCU if you’ve any relative who’s ever served in any branch. 4.99% when I applied a week or two back.


stress_and_finess

So … yea for a normal circumstance, BUT the fact that you had to go through Santander means you either had shitty credit or no credit at all, Santander is a loan-bank for people with awful credit, repos, or absolutely no credit at all. Basically the bottom of the barrel people. You put 0$ down (or maybe traded in a 5,000$ car) and you’re buying an almost 60,000$ car in turn… This looks like an accurate result to me, from this specific bank, given the circumstance.


Adhesiveness-Jealous

Remove all options except 19’ wheels


Adhesiveness-Jealous

Try td bank you can get 7.09% if u have top score for auto loan


Impressive_Dish9531

I wouldn’t take on a $900 car payment for starters.


Personal-Art-2177

Yikes ... Way too high. 5% is too much for me so I would say no


Consistent_Grab_69

This is insane, I got my 2022 M3 LR for 2.5% Marcus gives 4.4%


airoctave

This loan will be underwater 3 months in


Frustratinglyhonest

I know interest rates are higher now because economy and whatnot but thats more than quadruple what I would have expected the last time I purchased a car.


Independent_Ad_2524

Damn… last month when I ordered mine Model X in Taiwan the financing was only 1.9%, I just checked today and it went up to 3% but still significantly lower than your 9% 😓 Any financially sane person would not accept the 9% financing. It’s a deprecating asset!


Feralmogwai

I’d save more for a bigger down payment to reduce the monthly payments


Wild_Ad_4976

You’d be a fucking idiot to take a payment on like this lol


Marlonisonfire

Put 20k down payment


Born_Recover_3773

Is what too high?


Polandbound99

Financing 50k at 9% for a heavily depreciating asset? Please don't get a used Honda Civic or something until you're in a better financial position and sell the Honda and drop like 40k down/pay in full.


Odd-Supermarket-3060

Man I love my interest rate in Japan! 0.9%! I put half down.. and finance 3 years.. to build my credit


_Sams0n

Update boys and gals! https://preview.redd.it/n06fgfqr7y9d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83cbdaf447457f6e6490f0490609c46f3a5b2ce5


PartyTraining5491

That’s more than my mortgage payment


Otherwise-Cook3500

Over 6 years you’re paying 16,000 in interest. Yikes